Julie Andrews Has a Surprising Take on the 'Princess Diaries 3' Rumors
Say it isn't so, Queen Clarisse!
It's been almost 20 years since The Princess Diaries 2 hit theaters, but many fans still hope the classic films will become a trilogy. And Queen Clarisse herself has weighed in on the Princess Diaries 3 discussion.
In a Today interview published Thursday, the Oscar winner said she's "been asked that so many times" when asked about the possibility of a third movie.
"I may be wrong, but I think it’s been shelved now … It's quite a long time now since the two Diaries were done, and I'm not sure, but sometimes it's best to leave a good thing alone," Andrews said to the outlet. "I don't like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject, you know, 'til it's dead."
The actress makes a fair point—the first two films are so beloved that a lackluster third installment wouldn't make anyone happy. But her "all's well that ends well" attitude might come as a surprise. As recently as 2022, there were reports a Princess Diaries 3 script was in the works. And at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Anne Hathaway said she was "thrilled" about the fan response to a potential third movie.
Still, this isn't the first time Andrews has hinted a third movie likely won't happen. In 2022, she told The Hollywood Reporter that "it would be too late to do it now."
"I am that much older, and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older," she said to Access Hollywood that same year. "And I am not sure where it would float or run."
Of course, there's also the fact that Garry Marshall, who directed the first two movies, died in 2016. While plenty of other directors could take the helm, it might be best to do as Andrews suggests and "leave a good thing alone."
Stay In The Know
Select the newsletters you’d like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up.
Meghan is a freelance news writer at Marie Claire. Her work has also ppeared in Bustle, Refinery29, Popsugar, and other outlets. When she isn't writing, Meghan runs a community for plus-size people in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.
-
I Can't Stop Thinking About Quinta Brunson's Unusual Fall Color Combo
Burgundy and brat green? Who knew.
By Hanna Lustig Published
-
Kaia Gerber's Suit Is More Office Siren Than Office Appropriate
She layered a lacy black top beneath her blazer.
By Kelsey Stiegman Published
-
Donna Kelce Says “Tight-Lipped” Son Travis and Girlfriend Taylor Swift Won’t Tell Her What They’re Dressing up as for Halloween
"They don't tell us anything."
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Anne Hathaway Is Reportedly In Talks to Reprise Her Role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel
The actress previously harbored doubts that a part two would ever happen.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
-
Anne Hathaway on Being 5 Years Sober: "That Feels Like a Milestone"
She's spoken about her sobriety before.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Anne Hathaway Says That She Stopped Getting Sent Romantic Scripts As She Neared Turning 40
Before her current project, ‘The Idea of You,’ the 41-year-old said “I hadn’t been sent a romantic script in a really long time.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
-
Anne Hathaway Provides a Much-Awaited Update on Sequels for Two of Her Most Popular Movies
There's some good news, and there's some bad news.
By Fleurine Tideman Published
-
Anne Hathaway Details the "Gross" Audition Request She Once Endured
"Now we know better."
By Meghan De Maria Published
-
Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Her Decision to Be Sober, Dealing with Anxiety, and Knowing She's Sexy
"I’m a Scorpio. I know what I’m like on a Saturday night."
By Fleurine Tideman Published
-
Anne Hathaway Says Online Vitriol from 'Hathahate' Cost Her Acting Roles
Meanwhile, as so many are, she was struggling through loss that she didn't speak about as the trolls piled on.
By Meghan De Maria Published
-
Anne Hathaway Tells Anna Wintour “I Can’t Turn, But I Can Breathe” in Supertight Red Versace Dress
The two discussed sacrifices made in the name of fashion at Milan Fashion Week.
By Rachel Burchfield Published